Champagne - Grande Vallée - Pouillon & Fils - 0,75L

A radiant and expressive cuvée, paying tribute to the diverse terroirs of the Vallée de la Marne.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Grape varieties: 65% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
• Base vintage: Multi-vintage blend
• Certification: Organic viticulture (in conversion)
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ, and Épernay
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in barrels, no malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees
• Dosage: Extra Brut (approx. 2 g/L)
• Alcohol: 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright pale gold, with fine and lively bubbles
• Nose: Ripe citrus, white flowers, green apple, brioche, hazelnut
• Palate: Lively attack, elegant and taut texture, notes of pear, candied lemon, almond
• Finish: Long, mineral, saline, with a subtle chalky nuance

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Pan-seared langoustines with lemon butter
• 🍣 Sushi, sea bream ceviche
• 🧀 Semi-hard cheeses (Comté, Saint-Nectaire)
• 🥬 White asparagus with sesame vinaigrette

🫗 Serving Tips

Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not recommended
Opening time: Ideally 15–20 minutes before tasting

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar until 2028 for a more evolved and complex expression.

🏰 About the Estate

Located in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for several generations, R. Pouillon & Fils stands out for its artisanal and sensitive approach to Champagne. Committed to natural winemaking and biodynamic practices, Fabrice Pouillon crafts characterful cuvées that remain true to their terroir. “Grande Vallée” is a perfect embodiment of this philosophy — a vibrant, refined, and distinctive Champagne.